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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 359.49 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 359.49 and 197.29 is: 295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 359.49 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/359.49 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 359.49 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 70,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,921.84/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.37

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